Apr 27 2008
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Apr 25 2008
Coffee all ready to go, with a Welcome Back sign from Mike
When we first met Mike, we had no idea how much his friendship would enrich us. Mike is career Air Force, about 26 years now. Mike is the most patriotic person I have ever known. Mike is also a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was critically injured in Baghdad, Iraq about 4 years ago. His injuries were quite extensive, including Traumatic Brain Injury. He also suffers from Post- Traumatic Shock Disorder.
Apr 24 2008
I am the “go-to gal”. I always have been, since childhood. For those of you new to my world, I am the oldest of eight, count ‘em, eight children. I am the consummate organizer. I bring order to chaos. I can and I do.
I am sure many of you have been in situations where a family member, friend or co-worker has come to you for advice. Then almost immediately upon receiving these pearls of wisdom from you they leave, thanking you countless times for your insight and compassion.
Moments later, days later or weeks later, they have totally ignored every single word you have said, especially any words of caution you imparted specifically regarding what they should avoid at all costs.
Here it comes. The phone call. The crying call. The “what do I do now” call. The “please don’t say I told you so” call.
:sigh:
Do you honestly think I went to all that trouble just so I could say “I told you so”? Do you sincerely believe in your heart of hearts that I really wanted you to do the opposite of what I suggested you do? Do you actually buy in to the idea that I get satisfaction from watching you suffer continuously and needlessly as you repeat the same mistake over & over again?
Sometimes, just sometimes, people make me wish I were wrong.
Truly, there are times when there is no consolation in being right, especially when someone you love gets hurt. Again.
Apr 23 2008
Apr 21 2008
This week when Mo gave us Quake for Manic Monday I’ll admit it…. I was stumped.
I went to Savannah, GA for a short get away weekend with some friends. This city is steeped in History and southern ambiance. Its’ first recorded history was in 1733, the year General James Oglethorpe and the 120 passengers of the good ship “Anne” landed on a bluff high along the Savannah River.
Johnny Mercer wrote the Lyrics to Moon River, having been inspired by the Savannah River and his Huckleberry childhood in Savannah.
Savannah is dripping in Southern Charm & Hospitality!
Savannah also has some of the most majestic Live Oak Trees.Live Oaks make my heart quake!
Thank goodness for my digital camera and ginormous memory cards! In one day I took more than 500 photos of beautiful Savannah, GA. I know I’ll be back to visit Savannah again one day soon. There’s so much to see & do, and I never even explored the nightlife and dining.
Want to play Manic Monday? That’s easy, just stop by Mo’s for more info.
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Apr 17 2008
Hmmm… Who knows, maybe he’ll even add me to the BlogRoll now!Thanks, Mo! This is way cool! I’m honored.
Smoochies, Buddy!
Anyone remember the movie Remo Williams, The Adventure Begins? It’s from 1985, starring Fred Ward, Joel Grey & Kate Mulgrew. It was far from a hit, but I always enjoy watching it.
There’s one particular line from the movie that Chiun, the Korean martial arts master played by Joel Grey, speaks:
Lesson 22: Blessed Silence
I can’t tell you how many times I have used that line; sometimes spoken, sometimes thought. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I live in a world where my ears are constantly being assaulted. This line comes to me often. It’s like a prayer, that’s been answered.
Ah…. Blessed Silence!
The very best job I could ever imagine is one that would pay me to think… and the currency would be wine!
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